Crochet Hand Towel

Create a beautiful hand towel using the art of crocheting. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this crochet hand towel is not only functional but also adds a touch of elegance to your kitchen or bathroom. The intricate patterns and textures achieved through crocheting make this hand towel a unique and stylish addition to your home decor. Whether you choose a classic design or a more modern twist, a crochet hand towel is sure to impress your guests and elevate the look of your space. Handmade with love, a crochet hand towel is a thoughtful gift for friends and family. The time and effort put into creating each stitch result in a one-of-a-kind piece that is both practical and decorative. With a wide range of colors and patterns to choose from, you can customize your crochet hand towel to suit any style or theme. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making a crochet hand towel is a rewarding and enjoyable project that allows you to showcase your creativity and craftsmanship.

Stitches used in the Catherine Crochet Hand Towels Pattern Free

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Double crochet together – dctog

Special stitch

7dctog= Yarn Over, insert your hook, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, *YO and insert your hook into the next stitch, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook. Repeat from * 5 more times. When you have 8 loops on your hook, YO and pull through them all.

Crossed half double crochet – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting in front of the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st.

Free Crochet Hand Towel Pattern

Supplies needed for this crochet hand towel-free pattern

Yarn

Dishie – Worsted weight, #4 lightweight (100% Cotton, 190 yards per 3.5 oz/100g skein)

Estimated Yardage

Color A = 200 yards

Color B = 80 yards

Hook – 5 mm Crochet Hook

Other materials – Button

Gauge – not crucial to this project.

Hand towel pattern notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any other weight of #4 weight yarn can be substituted.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Special stitch

7dctog= Yarn Over, insert your hook, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, *YO and insert your hook into the next stitch, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook. Repeat from * 5 more times. When you have 8 loops on your hook, YO and pull through them all.

Crossed half double crochet – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting in front of the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st.

Finished Measurement = 6″ X 20″

Hand Towel Crochet Pattern Instructions

With A, chain 57.

Row 1: With A, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next ch, *skip next 3 chs, 7 dc in next ch, skip next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs, rep from * to the last 4 chs, skip next 3 chs, 4 dc into the last ch, turn. 39 dc, 17 sc

Row 2: With B, ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *ch 3, 7dctog across the next 7 stitches, ch 3, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * to last 4 sts, ch 3, dc4tog across the last 4 sts, turn. 5 dc7tog, 1 dc4tog, 11 ch sps, 17 sc

Row 3: With B, ch 3 (counts a the first dc), 3 dc in the first st, *skip ch 3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, skip ch 3 sp, 7 dc in next st (the loop that closed the 7dctog), rep from * to the last ch 3 sp, skip ch 3 sp, sc in the last 2 sts turn. 39 dc, 17 sc

Row 4: With A, ch 3 (counts as the first st), dc3tog, *ch 3, sc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 3, dc7tog, rep from * to the last 2 sts, ch 3, sc in next st, sc in the last st (top of the turning ch), turn. 5 dc7tog, 1 dc4tog, 11 ch sps, 17 sc

Row 5: With A, ch 1, sc in each of the next 2 sts. *skip 3 chs, 7 dc in the closed loop of the 7dctog, skip ch 3 sp, sc in each of the next 3 sts. rep from * to the last ch sp, skip the last 3 chs, 3dc in the closed loop of the dc4tog from the row below, dc in the last stitch turn.

Rows 6 – 9: Repeat rows 2 – 5

Fasten off B, continue with B

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *ch 3, 7dctog across the next 7 stitches, ch 3, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * to last 4 sts, ch 3, dc4tog across the last 4 sts, turn. 5 dc7tog, 1 dc4tog, 11 ch sps, 17 sc

Row 11: Ch 2, dc in first st, *3 dc in ch 3 sp, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in next st (the loop that closed the 7dctog), rep from * to the last ch 3 sp, dc in ch 3 sp, dc in the last 3 sts turn. 56 dc

Rows 12 – 30: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st. 2 hdc, 27xdhc

Fasten off B join A,

Row 32 – 38: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across until the last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. 42 hdc.

Row 39: Ch 1, hdc2tog across, turn. 21 hdc.

Rows 40 – 52: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. 21 hdc

Buttonhole

Row 53: Ch 2, hdc in first 9 sts, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, hdc in the remaining sts, turn. 18 hdc

Row 54: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, 2 hdc in ch sp, turn. 20 hdc

Row 55: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. 20 hdc

Edging

• WiIth color-appropriate yarns, crochet around the edges of the panel.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly (aim for 2 sc in each ch 3 sp/hdc/dc st, and (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner, join.

Fasten off.

Sew a button on the towel Z

Weave in ends.

Enjoy.